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Cross-country skiing and snowshoeing

Enjoy winter sports for free in an accessible and enchanting location with a spectacular view of the Saint-Lawrence River. The Plains of Abraham provides 13.9 km of ski trails laid out for beginner and intermediate cross-country skiers, a 3.8 km trail (round trip) for snowshoeing, and 6.7 km of walking trails. A waxing room and two heated rest areas are also available.

Ski trail conditions

Automated line : 418 648-4212.The line is updated daily at the beginning of the day and after grooming is completed.

Grooming of the trails is done on a daily basis when meteorological conditions permit. Please note that precipitations of rain, snow and sleet can delay or prevent grooming as well as deteriorate trails already groomed. Depending on conditions, between five and ten hours of work are required to cover all the trails with the machinery.

Services offered

Equipment rental

The equipment rental center is now closed for the season.

The "Friends of the Plains of Abraham" Society offers to adults and children a rental service that supplies boots, poles, cross-country skis and snowshoes. The rental center is located at the Skaters' chalet near the ice rink on the playing fields.

The rental service can open ahead of time or be extended according to the snow coverage.

Debit and credit card accepted.Late fee: $10A deposit may be required for certain items or packages.

Cross-country skis:

2 hours

Half-Day

Day

4 weeks courses

Adults

$20

$30

$40

$100

Children

$12

$15

$18

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*Family

$40

$60

$75

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Plus tax.* Cost for two adults and two children (12 years old and younger).

Snowshoes:

2 hours

Half-Day

Adults

$10

$15

Children

$7

$10

*Family

$30

$45

Walking sticks rental: $2

Plus tax.* Cost for two adults and two children (12 years old and younger).Prices valid from December 1, 2017 to March 15, 2018.

Waxing room:Located along trail No. 51, at the Montcalm entrance to the park near Grande Allée. It is accessible from 9:00 a.m. to 7:15 p.m. every day.

Rest areas:2 heated rest areas are available to cross-country skiers and snowshoers. The Plains of Abraham Museum is opened daily, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The Pavilion is opened from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily.

Security (418-648-4652):Safety officer on duty 24 hours a day and trail patrol by the Canadian Ski Patrol, depending on weather conditions.

Cross-country skiing lessons (418-649-6476 or 581-741-3991):The "Friends of the Plains of Abraham" Society offers classical and free-style skiing lessons for adults, on Sundays, beginning in January. Equipment not included. $115/adult.